The need for our work is greater than ever: hate crime has nearly doubled in the last 5 years [Home Office 2020]; 52% of 13-year-olds hear racism at school [Diana Award 2019]; the pandemic has increased inequality and divided communities; online learning during school closures increased online bullying. Lockdown and school closures prevented young people mixing with different social groups, causing negative stereotypes to have a stronger influence on their attitudes & behaviours towards others.

We will empower disadvantaged young people in England & Scotland to become voices for equality. We train young people as Peer Guides to educate their peers about Anne Frank, the Holocaust & what they teach us about prejudice today. Through workshops on topics such as racism, antisemitism & homophobia, young people explore their own attitudes & beliefs about others. With mentoring, young people are supported to run activities to inspire their school & community to welcome & accept everyone.